Roberts Radio Gemini RD27( Rev.3) User manual

Brand: Roberts Radio

Model: Gemini RD27( Rev.3)

Category: Radios

Type: User manual

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Controls ............................................................................... 2

Battery operation ................................................................. 3

Mains operation ................................................................... 3

Operating your radio - DAB ................................................ 4

Selecting a station - DAB .................................................. 5

Secondary services - DAB ................................................. 6

Display modes - DAB ......................................................... 6

Finding new stations - DAB ............................................... 7

Autoselect - DAB ................................................................ 7

Manual tuning - DAB .......................................................... 8

Signal strength display - DAB ........................................... 8

Using your radio's Pause Plus feature ........................ 9-10

Operating your radio - FM ................................................ 11

Manual tuning - FM ........................................................... 12

Display modes - FM ..........................................................13

FM stereo/mono ................................................................ 13

Presetting stations - DAB and FM .................................. 14

Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM .......................15

System reset ..................................................................... 16

Headphone socket ........................................................... 17

Line out socket ................................................................. 17

Display backlight .............................................................. 17

Contents

General .............................................................................. 18

Specifications ...................................................................18

Circuit features .................................................................18

Mains Supply ..................................................................... 19

Guarantee..........................................................................20

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Controls

(Top)

1 2 3 4 6 8 9 10 11

18 17 16 15 14 13 12

1. Telescopic aerial (on rear)

2. On/Off button

3. Mains LED indicator

4. Station presets

5. Headphone socket (on rear)

button

13. Tuning up button

14. Tuning down button

15. Liquid crystal display (LCD)

16. Treble control

17. Bass control

18. Volume control

7. Line out socket (on rear)

8. Auto Tune button

9. FM/DAB button

10. Info button

11. Select/Real Time button

12. Tuning control

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Battery operation

1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the

battery door in and downwards.

2. Insert six LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.

Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity

as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.

3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that

the batteries may need replacing.

4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is

recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.

We would recommend for economy that the RD-27 is used on the

mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or

stand-by use only.

IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive

heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable

batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre.

On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration.

Mains operation

1. Place your radio on a flat surface.

2. Plug the mains lead into the Socket located on the rear of your radio

ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.

3. Plug the other end of the mains lead into a wall socket and switch

on the wall socket.

IMPORTANT: The mains plug is used as the means of connecting

the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the radio

must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the

radio from the mains completely, the mains plug should be removed

from the mains socket outlet completely.

4. When the mains LED is off, it indicates that the radio is completely

disconnected from the mains.

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Operating your radio - DAB

1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.

2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will

show "Roberts DAB digital radio" for a few seconds.

3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB

channels will be carried out. The display will show "Autotune Quick

scan". If the radio has been used before the last used station will be

selected.

4. During Autotune as each group of stations is detected the bottom line

of the display will show its name and the station count will be updated.

The top line of the display shows a bargraph indicating progress of

the Autotune.

5. When the Autotune is completed the first station (in numeric-alpha

order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.

6. If the station list is still empty after the Autotune your radio will display

"No Signal".

7. If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your radio

to a position giving better reception.

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Selecting a station - DAB

1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently

selected.

2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to scroll

through the list of available stations.

3. Press and release the Select/real time button to select the station.

The display may show "Tuning" while your radio finds the new

station.

4. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required settings.

Note: If after selecting a station the display shows "Not Available" it

may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better

reception.

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Display modes - DAB

Your radio has six display modes:-

1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.

a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such

as artist/track name, phone in number,

etc.

b. Programme Type Displays type of station being listened to

e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.

c. Multiplex Name Displays name of multiplex to which

current station belongs.

d. Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being

listened to.

e. Time and date Displays current time and date.

f. Maximum delay Displays maximum

delay

for current station (see page 9).

Secondary services - DAB

1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associ-

ated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with

it the display will show ">" next to the station name on the station list.

The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary

service as you turn the tuning control.

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Finding new stations - DAB

As time passes new stations may become available. To find new

stations proceed as follows:-

1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show

Autotune Quick scan. Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB

frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the

right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added

to the list.

2. To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies press

and hold down the Auto Tune button for more than 2 seconds and

then release. The display will show Autotune Full scan. As new

stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the

display will increase and stations will be added to the list.

Autoselect - DAB

As an alternative to pressing the Select/real time button to select a

station your radio can be set so as to automatically select a station.

1. Rotate the Tuning control a few clicks in either direction, imme-

diately press and hold down the Select/real time button until the

display shows Autoselect ON.

2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons until

the station you require is visible on the display. After a few seconds

your radio will automatically select the station shown on the display.

3. To switch off autoselect rotate the Tuning control a few clicks

in either direction, immediately press and hold down the Select/real

time button until the display shows Autoselect OFF.

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Manual Tuning - DAB

Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB

channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D.

1. Press and hold down the Select/real time button until the display

shows Manual tune. Release the Select/real time button.

2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to

select the required DAB channel.

3. Press and release the Select/real time button to select the

channel.

4. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to

select the stations contained within the Multiplex (group of stations)

for the selected DAB channel.

5. Press and release the Select/real time button to return to normal

tuning mode.

Signal strength display - DAB

1. Repeatedly press and release the Info button until the lower line

of the display shows signal strength - see diagram.

2. Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best

reception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your

radio around and position to give maximum number of black rectan-

gles on signal strength display. The clear unfilled rectangle indicates

minimum signal level required for satisfactory reception.

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Using your radio's Pause Plus feature

How many times has your favourite radio station been interrupted

by that phone call from a double glazing firm or someone selling that

must have item? Sound familiar? Now with a single press of the

button you can put your favourite station on hold while

you answer that important call. After the call or other important task

is finished simply press the

button to return to your

favourite station exactly where you left off so that you never miss

a single word.

Radio stations can effectively be put on hold for typically 20 minutes

but can be up to 35 minutes depending on the station you are listening

to.

Note the feature only operates on the DAB

waveband.

1. To place your radio in

mode simply press the

button, the sound from the loudspeaker will be muted. The display

will alternate between PAUSE and the time which the radio station

has been on Pause.

2. To return to the radio station that you were listening to simply press

the

button and your radio will continue playing from

where you left off. The display will alternate between DELAY and

the amount by which you are behind real time.

3. When using your radio's

feature the lower line of display

automatically switches to show the Maximum delay time for the

station you are listening to.

4. To return to real time press and release the Select/real time

button; the display will return to show DAB in the right hand corner.

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Pause Plus continued

1. As soon as you switch on your radio the feature is

working silently in the background so, say for example, you want

to hear a news item again press the

twice and rotate the

tuning control anti-clockwise to scroll back to the item you wish to

listen. The display will show the amount of time you have scrolled

back.

Note the

memory only starts when your radio is

switched on.

2. When using your radios

feature the lower line of display

automatically switches to show the Maximum delay time for the

station you are listening to.

Note the

memory is cleared when changing sta-

tions, or switching off your radio.

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Operating your radio - FM

1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.

2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will

show "Roberts DAB digital radio" for a few seconds.

3. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band.

4. Press and hold down either the Up or Down buttons until the

frequency in the display begins to change rapidly. Release the

button. Your radio will scan the FM waveband, stopping each time

it finds a station of sufficient strength.

5. After a few seconds the display will update and show station name.

6. To find other stations press and hold down the Up or Down button

as before.

7. When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence

tuning from the opposite waveband end.

8. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required settings.

9. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.

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Manual tuning - FM

1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.

2. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band. Fully extend the

Telescopic aerial.

3. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to

tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz.

4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence

tuning from the opposite waveband end.

5. Set the Volume and Tone controls to the desired settings.

6. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.

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Display modes - FM

On FM the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following

modes:-

1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.

a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such

as artist/track name, phone in number

etc.

b. Programme Type Displays type of station being listened to

e.g. Pop, Classic, News etc.

c. Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being

listened to.

d. Time and date Displays current time and date.

e. Frequency Displays frequency of the station being

listened to.

f. Audio mode Display shows Auto (stereo) or mono.

FM Stereo/Mono

1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To

reduce the hiss press and release the Select/real time button

until the display shows Audio mode : Mono, your radio will switch

to mono mode.

2. To return to stereo mode press and release the Select/real time

button until the display shows Audio mode :Auto, your radio will

switch to stereo mode.

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Presetting stations - DAB and FM

There are 5 memory presets for each of the 2 wavebands.

1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio.

2. Tune to the required station as previously described.

3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display

shows e.g. Preset 1 stored. The station will be stored under the

chosen preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining

presets.

4. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following

the above procedure.

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Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM

1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio.

2. Select the required waveband by pressing the FM/DAB button.

3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune

to the station stored in preset memory.

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System reset

If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are

missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure.

1. Switch off your radio

2. Switch on your radio - before the screen shows Roberts DAB digital

radio, press and hold down the Select/real time button until the

display shows System Reset.

3. A full reset will be performed all presets and station lists will be

erased.

4. If DAB was used last then a Quick scan will be performed, otherwise

a Quick scan will be carried out the next time the DAB band is

selected.

If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased

to offer any assistance on operating the radio. Our technical

helpline number is 020 8758 0338.

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Headphone socket

A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is

provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug

automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.

IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-

phones can cause hearing loss.

Display backlight

1. The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12

seconds when any button is pressed. (If using battery source)

2. When your radio is powered by AC mains the display backlight will

always be switched on.

Line out socket

A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided

for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Inserting a line out

audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control

to minimum if desired.

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Specifications

Power Requirements

Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz

only

Batteries 6 x LR20 (D size)

Battery Life

Approx. 17 hours of listening for 4 hours a day

at normal volume using alkaline cells.

Frequency Coverage

FM 87.5-108MHz

DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz

Circuit Features

Loudspeaker 2 x 79mm 4ohms

Output Power 3W into 4ohms

Headphone socket 3.5mm dia

Line out socket 3.5mm dia

Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial

DAB Telescopic aerial

General

Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not

leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in

a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the

outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the

DAB band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality

and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the FM

band.

In case of misfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset your radio

following the proceedure on page 16 (reconnection of power source

may be required) to resume normal operation.

• No objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on

the radio.

• It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum

distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to

ensure good ventilation.

• The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering

it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-

cloths, curtains etc.

• No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed

on the product.

• It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes

of temperature. Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills in

direct sunlight etc.

• The nameplate is located on the underside of your radio.

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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or

coloured BLACK.

The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L

or coloured RED.

Mains supply

The RD-27 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz

only.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug

fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too

short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved

extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of

the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent

connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted,

then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which

is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol

or coloured

Green or Green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following

codes :-

BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE

Fuse

When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type

should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical

Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual.

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